Manchester City and Newcastle meet for the fourth time already this season at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday night. This fixture comes shortly after both teams also drew each other in the fifth round of the FA Cup, which will represent their fifth match-up!
With Arsenal dropping points at rock-bottom Wolves, City will look at this clash as a chance to close the gap at the top of the table to just two points. Meanwhile, Newcastle will aim to cause an upset here, and a win could propel them as high as eighth.
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Manchester City vs Newcastle prediction: City to edge entertaining battle?
Key stats
- City are on a four-game winning streak in all competitions.
- Newcastle have won their last three matches across all competitions.
- City have also won three of the previous four H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle
Both teams are in great form, so we cannot see one running away with it. City should edge it given home advantage and the overall quality of their squad, but we do not think it will be easy for the hosts.
Pre-game odds and win probability: City favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, City are the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw can still be backed at 20%, while a Newcastle victory is rated at just over 18%.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Premier League predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: City on top this season
City have won two of the three H2Hs this season, and three of the last four. They are usually formidable at the Etihad against Newcastle too, which could give them an extra edge on Saturday.
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Manchester City preview: A few doubts
City have a few injury doubts heading into this one. Savinho, Jeremy Doku and Max Alleyne could all miss out alongside the longer-term absentees.
Predicted lineup: Donnarumma (GK); Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, Silva, O'Reilly; Cherki, Haalaand & Semenyo
Last five results:
- 14/02/26: Manchester City 2-0 Salford (FA Cup)
- 11/02/26: Manchester City 3-0 Fulham (Premier League)
- 08/02/26: Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City (Premier League)
- 04/02/26: Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle (Carabao Cup)
- 01/02/26: Tottenham 2-2 Manchester City (Premier League)
Newcastle preview: Also some doubts
Newcastle also have as many as three players that are doubtful heading into this clash. Sven Botman, Lewis Miley and Yoane Wiss could all miss out alongside the long-term absentees.
Predicted lineup: Pope (GK); Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Willock, Tonali, Ramsey; Elanga, Gordon & Barnes
Last five results:
- 18/02/26: Qarabag 1-6 Newcastle (Champions League)
- 14/02/26: Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle (FA Cup)
- 10/02/26: Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle (Premier League)
- 07/02/26: Newcastle 2-3 Brentford (Premier League)
- 04/02/26: Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle (Carabao Cup)
Player to watch: Antoine Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo was highly influential in City's last league outing, scoring and assisting in their 3-0 win at home to Fulham. They were his sixth and seven goal contributions in a City shirt already since joining in January, and he has already scored against Newcastle this season.